Origins by Mahindra, Chennai signs YKK India as the latest addition to its growing ecosystem of global manufacturers

Chennai, June 18, 2026: Mahindra Industrial Park Chennai Limited (MIPCL), a joint venture between Mahindra World City Developers Limited and Sumitomo Corporation of Japan, announced that YKK India Private Limited, the Indian subsidiary of YKK Corporation, will establish a new manufacturing facility at Origins by Mahindra, Chennai. According to YKK India, this will be the third manufacturing plant in the country and will be spread across approximately 149,936 square metres with a total investment amount of USD 150 million within the integrated industrial cluster. The facility is expected to be completed by February 2028.

With YKK India joining a growing roster of global manufacturers including Mitsubishi Electric, Yanmar and Omron, Origins by Mahindra, Chennai continues to strengthen its position as a preferred destination for international manufacturing investments in India.

YKK India is a leading manufacturer and supplier of fastening products, serving the apparel, textile and industrial sectors across India and international markets. The new facility, designed as a state-of-the-art facility integrating YKK’s advanced technologies, will support growing domestic demand and export-oriented manufacturing markets. It will benefit from a future-ready industrial ecosystem at Origins by Mahindra, offering world-class infrastructure, plug-and-play facilities, sustainability-enabled ecosystem and strong connectivity. These advantages support efficient operations, streamlined supply chains and long-term manufacturing growth.

Vikram Goel, Chief Business Officer – Industrial, Mahindra Lifespace Developers Limited, said, “We are delighted to welcome YKK India to Origins by Mahindra, Chennai. The addition of another globally respected manufacturer to our ecosystem reflects the growing confidence of international companies in India’s manufacturing capabilities and long-term growth potential. As businesses diversify supply chains and expand manufacturing capabilities to serve both domestic and export markets, they are increasingly seeking destinations that can support scale, operation excellence and long-term growth. YKK India’s investment further strengthens Origins by Mahindra’s position as a preferred destination for global manufacturing investments and reinforces our commitment to enabling high-quality industrial growth in the country.”

Origins by Mahindra, Chennai is strategically located on NH16 and lies within the influence zones of the Chennai–Bengaluru Industrial Corridor (CBIC) and the Chennai–Visakhapatnam Industrial Corridor (CVIC). The industrial cluster offers strong connectivity to key industrial hubs, ports and logistics infrastructure, enabling efficient operations for manufacturing-led businesses.

About Origins by Mahindra, Chennai

Origins by Mahindra, Chennai is an integrated industrial development of Mahindra Lifespace Developers Ltd., part of the Mahindra Group. Established in 1994, Mahindra Lifespaces brings the Group’s philosophy of ‘Rise’ to India’s real estate and infrastructure development.

Origins by Mahindra, Chennai is being developed through a joint venture between Mahindra World City Developers Limited, Chennai, a public-private partnership between the Mahindra Group and TIDCO (Tamil Nadu Industrial Development Corporation), and Sumitomo Corporation, Japan.

The development spans approximately 600 acres, with the first phase covering about 307 acres. An additional 134 acres is being added as part of the new phase. Origins Chennai is designed as a Multi-Sector Domestic Tariff Area (DTA) and features an IGBC Platinum pre-certified Industrial Cluster, reinforcing its commitment to sustainable and future-ready industrial infrastructure.

Strategically located on NH-16 (Chennai–Kolkata Highway), part of the Golden Quadrilateral, Origins Chennai offers excellent road connectivity. It also lies within the influence zones of the Chennai–Bengaluru Industrial Corridor (CBIC) and the Chennai–Vizag Industrial Corridor (CVIC), providing strong access to key industrial markets, ports, and logistics networks.

Through the ‘Origins by Mahindra’ and ‘Mahindra World City’ platforms, Mahindra Lifespaces develops integrated cities and industrial clusters that support long-term industrial growth and robust business ecosystems.

About Mahindra

Founded in 1945, the Mahindra Group is one of the largest and most admired multinational federations of companies with 324,000 employees in over 100 countries. It enjoys a leadership position in farm equipment, utility vehicles, information technology and financial services in India and is the world’s largest tractor company by volume. It has a strong presence in renewable energy, agriculture, logistics, hospitality and real estate. The Mahindra Group has a clear focus on leading ESG globally, enabling rural prosperity and enhancing urban living, with a goal to drive positive change in the lives of communities and stakeholders to enable them to Rise.

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About YKK

The YKK Group is currently engaged in business in approximately 70 (seventy) countries / regions around the world. The global business is carried out with YKK Group companies of each region playing a leading role in making the most of their respective regional characteristics.

• Date of Incorporation – January 1, 1934
• President – Koichi Matsushima
• Head Quarters (YKK Corp.) – 1, Kanda Izumi-cho, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo 101-8642, Japan
• Head Quarters (YKK Corp.; Kurobe) – 200, Yoshida Kurobe-shi, Toyama 938-8601, Japan

Affiliated Companies Worldwide:

• Countries / Regions – 70
• Number of Companies – 118
• Japan – 22
• Overseas – 96
• Number of Locations – 513
• Japan – 213
• Overseas – 300

Number of Employees:

• 46,605
• Japan – 18,468
• Overseas – 27,837 (As of March 31, 2025)

YKK India Pvt. Ltd.,
(CIN No; U74899DL1995PTC072725)

The YKK India Pvt. Ltd., wholly owned subsidiary of YKK Corporation Japan, incorporated in India on 26-09-1995, having its Registered Office at New Delhi. The company has two integrated state-of-the-art manufacturing facilities located at Bawal, Haryana. The Company has its presence in twelve major cities of India and three liaison offices by the name of YKK India Pvt. Ltd., at Nepal (Kathmandu), Jordan (Amman) and Dubai.

Date of Incorporation – September 26, 1995

President / MD – Mr. Jin Deguchi

Director and Factory Manager – Mr. Hirohisa Saida

Head / Corporate Office – Global Business Park, 3rd Floor, Tower-A, Mehrauli Gurgaon Road, Gurugram, Haryana-122002, India

Factory 1 & 2 – Plot No., 699, Sector-2, Plot No., 122, Sector-6, HSIIDC Growth Centre, Bawal, District-Rewari, Haryana-123501, India

Number of Employees (Consolidated) – Above 2000